Multiple witnesses indicated they head authorities claiming that the fire started in the church’s attic. Hours later, crews remained on scene putting out hot spots.

Officials have not said what caused the fire. When asked if a lightning strike caused the blaze, fire officials said they needed to examine footage and film taken from the scene to determine the cause.

While the church is estimated to be about 90-years-old, Cameron went on to say that First Baptist is likely as old as the town of Mt. Holly itself.